To be or not to be an employee - that is the question!

I am regularly approached by clients who want to know who actually constitutes an “employee” and who is, for example, a self-employed contractor.  A word of warning: just because an individual pays their own tax/national insurance does not automatically mean they are self-employed.  The message is to be aware and have in place proper contractual documentation governing your relationship (whatever that may be). A Employment Tribunal will look at what the true arrangement was between the parties and written evidence will certainly assist. The cost of getting it wrong can be substantial.